ENSIFERUM

Release Year: 2015
Artist Origin: FIN
Style: expressive dynamic folk pagan metal

mesmerizing experiments are firmly pushed aside, and the bombastic warlike expression is back into the main priority list of Finnish entity - that is ultimately expected and even demanded by the die-hard audience of authentic Northern sound, so this epic full-length is first and foremost dedicated to all those people who have been with the band for the past twenty years; however, fast and dynamic tracks with aggressive, thrash-influenced guitar riffs and intricate folk melodies is not the only formula used, orchestral elements also find their moments, while emotionally tasty diversity makes way to craft an epic narrative that evokes a sense of timeless heroism and relentless battle spirit, summing up a solid return with memorable and long lasting set that turned into a constant repertoire of live performances as well; German gatefold sleeve double black 180g vinyl edition comes with four bonuses, including Barathrum and Ned Washington covers, plus a giant poster